Lipscomb University's Conversations program will have a panel discussion on Lipscomb's participation in the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, 7:30 p.m., Swang Center for Business Administration, Room 108, 3901 Granny White Pike. Free and open to the public. Contact: 279-5804 or steve.prewitt@lipscomb.edu.

Nashville Business Plan Competition information session, 5:00 p.m., Nashville Business Incubation Center, 315 10th Ave. N. Small business owners may win up to $25,000 in cash and prizes by entering the contest. You don't need a business plan to enter. The contest deadline is Dec. 7. Contact: 963-7184 to reserve.